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NAR announces they will ban Realtor ‘hate speech’ – at work, anywhere, 24/7
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:27 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:27 am
Now the National Trade Associations have been forced into being the Speech Police. What a great world we live in!
KTBS
In one of the most far-reaching social policy moves in the corporate world, the National Association of Realtors, called the nation’s largest trade organization, has revised its professional ethics code to ban “hate speech and harassing speech” by its 1.4 million members.
The sweeping prohibition applies to association members 24/7, covering all communication, private and professional, written and spoken, online and off. Punishment could top out at a maximum fine of $15,000 and expulsion from the organization.
NAR’s decision, allowing any member of the public to file a complaint, has alarmed other real estate agents, and also some legal and ethics experts, who say the hate speech ban’s vagueness is an invitation to censor controversial political opinions, especially on race and gender.
“If this is good for real estate agents, why not attorneys, why not doctors?” Föehl said. “They’re going to be pressured to do what NAR has done. And that pressure is going to be very real.”
NAR’s hate speech policy is noteworthy because it sweeps up 1.4 million people under an ethics standard that explicitly places limits on private speech, to be adjudicated through formal procedures. The organization’s new policy provides an avenue for the NAR to investigate, fine and potentially expel real estate agents who insult, threaten or harass people or social groups based on race, sex, gender or other legally protected characteristics.
“Are we worried about losing members? We may, but I’m certainly not losing sleep over that,” said Matt Difanis, the Champaign, Ill., broker who chairs NAR’s Professional Standards Committee, in a Dec. 16 training session.
Some real estate agents fear the new speech code will be used to censor agents who express disapproval of affirmative action, gay marriage, transgender pronouns, Black Lives Matter, undocumented immigrants or other politicized issues.
Among those caught up in the uncertainty are real estate agents who are Christian preachers or Sunday school teachers, or anyone who expresses traditional religious views on gender and sexuality that are out of vogue in some circles today.
KTBS
In one of the most far-reaching social policy moves in the corporate world, the National Association of Realtors, called the nation’s largest trade organization, has revised its professional ethics code to ban “hate speech and harassing speech” by its 1.4 million members.
The sweeping prohibition applies to association members 24/7, covering all communication, private and professional, written and spoken, online and off. Punishment could top out at a maximum fine of $15,000 and expulsion from the organization.
NAR’s decision, allowing any member of the public to file a complaint, has alarmed other real estate agents, and also some legal and ethics experts, who say the hate speech ban’s vagueness is an invitation to censor controversial political opinions, especially on race and gender.
“If this is good for real estate agents, why not attorneys, why not doctors?” Föehl said. “They’re going to be pressured to do what NAR has done. And that pressure is going to be very real.”
NAR’s hate speech policy is noteworthy because it sweeps up 1.4 million people under an ethics standard that explicitly places limits on private speech, to be adjudicated through formal procedures. The organization’s new policy provides an avenue for the NAR to investigate, fine and potentially expel real estate agents who insult, threaten or harass people or social groups based on race, sex, gender or other legally protected characteristics.
“Are we worried about losing members? We may, but I’m certainly not losing sleep over that,” said Matt Difanis, the Champaign, Ill., broker who chairs NAR’s Professional Standards Committee, in a Dec. 16 training session.
Some real estate agents fear the new speech code will be used to censor agents who express disapproval of affirmative action, gay marriage, transgender pronouns, Black Lives Matter, undocumented immigrants or other politicized issues.
Among those caught up in the uncertainty are real estate agents who are Christian preachers or Sunday school teachers, or anyone who expresses traditional religious views on gender and sexuality that are out of vogue in some circles today.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:29 am to MrLSU
Yeah, this is going to be enforced in all directions *eyeroll*
Christ, realtors always talk in code anyway. It’s not a “failing school district”, it’s an “integrated learning experience.”
Christ, realtors always talk in code anyway. It’s not a “failing school district”, it’s an “integrated learning experience.”
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:30 am to MrLSU
Every time I look at property I always ask the demographics of the neighborhood
You don’t have to tell me anything you don’t want, but I want age race income distributions
You don’t have to tell me anything you don’t want, but I want age race income distributions
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 11:31 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:31 am to teke184
A neighborhood with tons of culture
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:31 am to fareplay
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Every time I look at property I always ask the demographics of the neighborhood
Usually dont need to ask
Just drive around the hood around 5-6 pm and youll know whether or not you want to live there
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:31 am to jimbeam
Which you can tell by it looking like a Dodge Charger dealership.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:32 am to MrLSU
The future ladies and gentlemen
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:32 am to MrLSU
Everyone was warned that these little assholes in college who bought into this shite would get into the real world and spread their pestilence. We're about to be subjugated by "muh private businesses and organizations"
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:33 am to MrLSU
Using your religion to justify your bigotry should be condemned. Start a Christian Real Estate Trade Association and you can have your own little hate speech circke jerk.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:34 am to MrLSU
“Where would be a good spot for my Trump yard sign?”
AHHH HATE SPEECH.
BAN THIS RACIST AND LOCK HIM UP!
AHHH HATE SPEECH.
BAN THIS RACIST AND LOCK HIM UP!
This post was edited on 1/14/21 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:35 am to MrLSU
Am I allowed to think for myself?
Is even contemplating that biased?
Is even contemplating that biased?
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:35 am to MrLSU
Buckle Up
Civil Rights Act of 1866? not enough!
Civil Rights Act of 1964? not enough!
Fair Housing Act of 1968? not enough!
Equal Credit Opportunity Act? not enough!
Say what you will but the real estate industry is VERY tightly regulated ... now the association wants to virtue signal with the backing of their excellent current anti-trust suits whereby you MUST be a member or CANNOT use the MLS
It's all quite interesting
Civil Rights Act of 1866? not enough!
Civil Rights Act of 1964? not enough!
Fair Housing Act of 1968? not enough!
Equal Credit Opportunity Act? not enough!
Say what you will but the real estate industry is VERY tightly regulated ... now the association wants to virtue signal with the backing of their excellent current anti-trust suits whereby you MUST be a member or CANNOT use the MLS
It's all quite interesting
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:35 am to lazy
quote:
Using your religion to justify your bigotry should be condemned. Start a Christian Real Estate Trade Association and you can have your own little hate speech circke jerk.
Your wife's kids must be so proud of you
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:36 am to lazy
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Using your religion to justify your bigotry should be condemned. Start a Christian Real Estate Trade Association and you can have your own little hate speech circke jerk.
frick off racist.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:38 am to MrLSU
So, if I do not approve of Affirmative Action in explicitly giving minorities priorities over whites, that's considered "hate speech"?
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:38 am to upgrayedd
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Your wife's kids must be so proud of you
No one pro-creates with that big of a loser.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:39 am to MrLSU
Being a Christian will get you sensored before too long
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:41 am to upgrayedd
Why do you hate capitalism bro? You sound like one of those hypocrites or something
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:41 am to Fat and Happy
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Being a Christian will get you sensored before too long
The Episcopals are not in the cross hairs as there is a exemption for them.
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